Klein’s Korner – Rich Klein is a veteran hobbyist with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Each month, Rich shares his thoughts and insights about the hobby in Klein’s Korner. He has worked as a pricing analyst for Beckett Media. He also is a catalog maintenance expert for COMC. He’s been a freelance writer for various hobby publications through the years. He continues to run his own monthly show in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area. As a GTS exclusive, Klein’s Korner brings collectors and industry professionals his unique take on the hobby every month. Rich’s views are obviously his own and do not necessarily reflect those of GTS Distribution. You can follow Rich on Twitter @sabrgeek
Klein’s Korner: The Road Not Taken
Klein’s Korner: The Road Not Taken – As it seems the sports collecting world has nothing left to do but have nothing but dollar signs and pure investment, there are other paths one can take.
Klein’s Korner: Thank you for complaining!
Klein’s Korner: Thank you for complaining! – You know the old line about, “if I had a quarter for all the times I heard ‘my mother threw my cards away,’ I’d be a millionaire“? Well, If I had a dollar for all the times back in the 1990’s that I heard “Beckett sucks” or “Beckett […]
Klein’s Korner: Silver linings are available – just look for them!
Klein’s Korner: Silver linings are available – just look for them!- To say 2020 has delivered gut punches to many of us in the hobby on personal levels may be an understatement. Some people sadly have to handle more than they should. One of them is Upper Deck’s Chris Carlin, whose brother is battling amyotrophic […]
Klein’s Korner: Patiently waiting for the NSCC to return
Klein’s Korner: Patiently waiting for the NSCC to return – For, oh, nearly the past 40 years this is my favorite week of the year. No, it’s not Chanukah where if you follow some of the traditions, the presents are supposed to be better for eight consecutive nights. Can you imagine getting better stuff each […]
Klein’s Korner – I’m so excited, I can’t wait – by Rich Klein
Klein’s Korner – I’m so excited, I can’t wait – by Rich Klein – Recently, I had the pleasure of having a colonoscopy. Well, you do sleep during the procedure so the actual event is not so bad; but the prep is so much fun, said no one ever. The best part of recovery day […]
Klein’s Korner: A New Height for the Hobby
Klein’s Korner: A New Height for the Hobby – Sometimes when I write, I have a theme in mind, sometimes when I pen these columns it comes as I go and sometimes I end up going totally differently from where I started. This column is one of those where I have an idea and think I […]
Klein’s Korner: Return of Card Shows Signify Return to New Normal
Klein’s Korner: Return of Card Shows Signify Return to New Normal
Klein’s Korner: New Money Better than Old Money?
Klein’s Korner: New Money Better than Old Money? – Veteran hobbyist Rich Klein discusses new money entering the market and why it’s a good thing.